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Sabalenka says she ‘just wants to quit tennis right now’ after French Open loss

Sabalenka says she ‘just wants to quit tennis right now’ after French Open loss

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3 min readJun 3, 2026 09:49 PM IST World no.1 Aryna Sabalenka cut a frustrated figure after her shock loss to Russia’s Diana Shnaider on Wednesday, with the Belarus player even going to the extent of saying that she felt like quitting tennis after the defeat. “No thoughts, no emotions. I ⁠just want to quit tennis right now, but we’ll see in A few days. Hopefully I’ll get back on track mentally. I feel I had very decent opportunities in the second set. I screwed up, and then she stepped in and ‌she played great. I ⁠feel mentally I couldn’t really recover after second set. I think that was the biggest mistake from me. I don’t know when the last time was (that) I lost 10 games in a row. ​I guess mentally I got into very deep, dark hole over there and I just couldn’t get back on track,” Sabalenka said after the match. Shnaider battled from a set and a double break down to shock Sabalenka 3-6 7-5 6-0 in blustery conditions and …

Aryna Sabalenka knocked out by Diana Shnaider in French Open quarterfinal

Aryna Sabalenka knocked out by Diana Shnaider in French Open quarterfinal

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3 min readJun 3, 2026 07:37 PM IST In another major upset in the ongoing French Open, World no.1 Aryna Sabalenka was on Wednesday eliminated from the tournament after losing to Russia’s Diana Shnaider 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 in the quarterfinals. The four-time major winner Sabalenka led 4-1 in the second set and was two points from victory when serving for the match at 5-4 before completely collapsing against a player appearing in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. Sabalenka stood still and screamed loudly after losing a point to fall 0-30 down in the sixth game of the decider and, although she saved two match points at 0-40 down, she lost the match when she sent a shot into the net. Sabalenka showed similar nerves when she lost in last year’s final to Coco Gauff. Earlier, Wednesday, Maja Chwalinska extended her remarkable French Open run by beating No. 22-seeded Anna Kalinskaya 7-6 (3), 6-3 Wednesday. The 24-year-old absorbed the power of the 22nd seed superbly, repeatedly forcing Kalinskaya into errors by extending rallies ⁠and ​making her …

Days after prize money protest, Sabalenka wears jewellery worth Rs 97 lakh on court

Days after prize money protest, Sabalenka wears jewellery worth Rs 97 lakh on court

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3 min readMay 27, 2026 10:27 AM IST World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka walked onto court at Roland Garros wearing jewellery valued at more than £75,000 (approx Rs 97 lakh) — just days after joining leading players in pushing for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues and improved prize money distribution for lower-ranked professionals. The Belarusian, who opened her French Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, sported diamond-and-garnet necklaces and earrings reportedly supplied by New York luxury jeweller Material Good. The jewellery was worth more than the prize money earned by players who exited in the first round. Telegraph Sport reported ‘it has provided three necklaces and a pair of earrings worth a total of $148,000 for the tournament’. “Sabalenka elected not to wear the third necklace on court yesterday (Tuesday). The jewellery, which has been designed to coordinate with the Belarusian’s black-and-red Nike dress, includes over 200 carats of garnets and 23 carats of diamonds,” the daily reported. The timing drew attention because the jewellery worn on court was …

‘Only way to fight for our rights’: Aryna Sabalenka warns of Grand Slam boycott ahead of French Open | Tennis News

‘Only way to fight for our rights’: Aryna Sabalenka warns of Grand Slam boycott ahead of French Open | Tennis News

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4 min readMay 6, 2026 07:00 AM IST Aryna Sabalenka has called for tennis players to boycott Grand Slams if they are not paid a higher percentage of the revenue the top tier events on the tennis calendar make. Sabalenka’s comments come on the heels of a letter the top tennis players, both male and female, wrote recently criticising the French Open prize money on offer this year. “I think at some point we will boycott it (Grand Slams),” Sabalenka said on the sidelines of the Italian Open. “I feel like that’s going to be the only way to fight for our rights.” Sabalenka, who turned 28 on Tuesday, has already pocketed four Grand Slams. After her comments, other female tennis players also spoke about them being open to boycotting Grand Slams if they are not paid a higher portion of the prize money. It must be noted that the players had also demanded other things such as better representation, health care benefits and pensions. “Without us there wouldn’t be a tournament and there wouldn’t …

‘Only way to fight for our rights’: Aryna Sabalenka warns of Grand Slam boycott ahead of French Open | Tennis News

Why top tennis players like Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka are unhappy with French Open organisers | Tennis News

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2 min readMay 4, 2026 06:05 PM IST Some of the world’s top tennis players have put out a statement expressing their ‘deep disappointment’ at the prize money on offer at the French Open this year. The players include names like Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. Novak Djokovic’s name was missing from the statement. Sinner and Co are angered by the fact that the French Open organisers announced that the prize money for the second Grand Slam of the year will be increased by around 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million), with the total amount up 5.3 million euros from last year. But the players pointed out in their statement that this increase means that the players’ share of French Open tournament revenue has declined from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% projected in 2026. According to French Open organisers’ announcement last week, men’s and women’s singles winners will pocket 2.8 million euros while the runners-up in both categories will walk away with 1.4 million euros. The semifinalists will …

Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Zverev pushes through

Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Zverev pushes through

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 , 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals. Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Zverev pushes through Third seed Coco Gauff was eliminated in a three-set battle with Linda Noskova decided on a final set tie-break in an exciting fourth-round clash. In the third round of the men’s draw, second seed Alexander Zverev won in straight sets against Terence Atmane and Alexander Blockx earned a surprising win against world number five Felix Auger-Aliassime. Sabalenka, who has claimed titles at Miami, Indian Wells and Brisbane this year, was tested by her Japanese opponent but came back from a set and a break down to triumph. “I’m really happy that I didn’t give up and I was pushing until the very last point,” said Sabalenka on court. She later told reporters: “When put me under pressure, I was able to pull out really incredible shots and incredible tennis. So I’m happy.” The first set between the two four-time Grand Slam winners was …

Elena Rybakina wins first Australian Open title, defeats Aryna Sabalenka in final | Tennis News

Elena Rybakina wins first Australian Open title, defeats Aryna Sabalenka in final | Tennis News

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2 min readJan 31, 2026 04:46 PM IST Elena Rybakina won her first Australian Open title when she defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the final on Saturday. Four years ago she won the first set but lost the final in three. This time, after breaking in the first game and taking the first set, she rallied after losing the second set and going down 3-0 in the third. She won five straight games and then closed out with an ace on her first championship point. It was a second major title for fifth-seeded Rybakina, who won Wimbledon in 2022 and entered that final four years ago as the only major winner in the contest. In the first Grand Slam final ‍since ⁠2008 featuring players yet to drop a set, it was top seed Sabalenka who blinked first under the Rod Laver Arena roof as Rybakina came out all ​guns blazing to break in ‌the opening game and wrest control. The Kazakh fifth seed’s huge ball-striking caused all sorts ​of problems for twice champion …

‘Job not done yet’: Aryna Sabalenka reacts to reaching her 4th Australian Open final after beating Elina Svitolina in the semis | Tennis News

‘Job not done yet’: Aryna Sabalenka reacts to reaching her 4th Australian Open final after beating Elina Svitolina in the semis | Tennis News

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2 min readJan 29, 2026 05:00 PM IST World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was cautious about not getting carried away after entering the 2026 Australian Open final with a 6-2 6-3 straight sets win over Elina Svitolina on Thursday. The 27-year-old Belarusian, who lost to Madison Keys in the 2025 final, admitted that she found it hard to believe that she had become the first player since Martina Hingis in 2002 to reach four consecutive Australian Open finals. “I cannot believe that, it is an incredible achievement. But the job is not done yet. I am super happy with the win, she (Svitolina) is a great opponent and was playing incredible tennis throughout the week. I am super happy to get through this tough match.” “I have been watching her game and I felt like I had to step in and put as much pressure as I could today. I’m glad that the level was there today. I am happy to get this win in straight sets,” Sabalenka said after the win on Thursday. Ahead …

Aryna Sabalenka explains why Novak Djokovic is still relevant despite emergence of younger players: ‘There is no age anymore in sport’ | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka explains why Novak Djokovic is still relevant despite emergence of younger players: ‘There is no age anymore in sport’ | Tennis News

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24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic remains the only player from the ‘Big 3’ today to be actively playing tennis and competing against the best players in the world. The 38-year-old received a big vote of confidence on where he stands with the next generation of players from women’s World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who said that he was still relevant with the younger crop of players. “These guys are legends, GOATs, especially Novak. He’s been developing his game his whole career. Right now, he’s really relevant with the young boys, and he’s playing incredible tennis. I feel like it depends on your physicality and your mentality, and your approach to tennis. He’s very healthy, fit, focuses. At this age, he’s playing incredible tennis,” Sabalenka said in a press conference on Friday. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return to Pedro Martinez of Spain during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne. (AP Photo) The Belarusian further said that she felt that age was not as big a factor …

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka named top seeds | Tennis News

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka named top seeds | Tennis News

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Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were named as the top-seeded players for the year’s first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, which begins from Sunday at Melbourne Park. The draws for the Australian Open will be made on Thursday. Behind Alcaraz, two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner is the second seed while Alexander Zverev is third and 10-time champion in Melbourne, Novak Djokovic, finds himself in fourth. Sabalenka, Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff are the top three seeds in the women’s draw for the second consecutive year. Madison Keys returns as the defending champion and the ninth-seeded player, one of four American women among the top 10 seeds. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz holds the trophy for finishing the year ranked No. 1 as ATP world best player during the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) Men’s Singles Seedings at Australian Open seeds 1. Carlos Alcaraz, Spain 2. Jannik Sinner, Italy 3. Alexander Zverev, Germany 4. Novak Djokovic, Serbia 5. Lorenzo Musetti, Italy 6. Alex de Minaur, Australia 7. Felix Auger-Aliassime, Canada …